Antimicrobial peptides in domestic animals and their applications in veterinary medicine
Por:
Valdez-Miramontes, C. E., De Haro-Acosta, Jeny, Arechiga-Flores, C. F., Verdiguel-Fernandez, L., Rivas-Santiago, B.
Publicada:
1 ago 2021
Resumen:
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are molecules with a broad-spectrum
activity against bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. These peptides
are widely distributed in insects, amphibians and mammals. Indeed, they
are key molecules of the innate immune system with remarkable
antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activity. Besides, these peptides
have also shown regulatory activity for gut microbiota and have been
considered inductors of growth performance. The current review describes
the updated findings of antimicrobial peptides in domestic animals, such
as bovines, goats, sheep, pigs, horses, canines and felines, analyzing
the most relevant aspects of their use as potential therapeutics and
their applications in Veterinary medicine.
Filiaciones:
Valdez-Miramontes, C. E.:
Academic Unit of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico
De Haro-Acosta, Jeny:
Medical Research Unit-Zacatecas, Mexican Institute for Social Security- IMSS, Zacatecas, Mexico
Arechiga-Flores, C. F.:
Academic Unit of Veterinary Medicine, Autonomous University of Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico
Verdiguel-Fernandez, L.:
Molecular Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Veterinary, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico
Rivas-Santiago, B.:
Medical Research Unit-Zacatecas, Mexican Institute for Social Security- IMSS, Zacatecas, Mexico
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